East Preston Infant School - Ofsted & School Info

The short version

87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).

Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average

School details

Published data

Profile

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Ages: 5–7
Intake: Mixed

Numbers

Pupils: 236
Capacity: 87%
FSM: 5.9%

Governance

Local authority: West Sussex
Head: Mrs Claire New (Headteacher)

Provisions

Sixth form: No

Inspection record

Official links

Latest official reportOfsted

Official report availableJune 2025

School inspection

7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.

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Previous reports

School inspection

October 2019 | School Inspection

Short inspection

March 2016 | Short Inspection

Interim assessment

March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment

Full inspection: Good

March 2011 | Full Inspection

Full inspection: Good

April 2008 | Full Inspection

Full inspection

October 2004 | Full Inspection

Inspection links are sourced from official Ofsted provider pages and report PDFs.

Location

Lashmar Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 1EZ

Town setting

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Schools nearby

Within 2.5 km

East Preston Junior School

Primary · Very close

Georgian Gardens Community Primary School

Primary · 962m away

The Angmering School

Secondary · 1.0km away

St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School

Primary · 2.1km away

Summerlea Community Primary School

Primary · 2.5km away

Questions parents ask

What is East Preston Infant School's Ofsted rating?

East Preston Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.

How many pupils attend East Preston Infant School?

East Preston Infant School currently has 236 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.

What ages does East Preston Infant School take?

East Preston Infant School caters for pupils aged 5 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.

Where is East Preston Infant School?

East Preston Infant School is in Littlehampton, BN16 1EZ, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.

Does East Preston Infant School have a sixth form?

No, East Preston Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.

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